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microcomputer
IMSAI/Altair inspired microcomputer with web emulator
| Built with | Claude Code |
|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools |
| Maker | gzalo |
| Launched | 2026-01-15 |
| Source | Hacker News Show HN · 4 points |
| Link checked | 2026-11-02 |
How we know it was built with AI
- Claude Code: “written almost entirely using Claude Code”
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From the maker
I designed and built a physical replica of a 1970s-style front panel microcomputer with 25+ toggle switches, 16 LEDs, and an LCD display. The brain is a Raspberry Pi Pico running an Intel 8080 CPU emulator. The main twist: I decided to see how far I could get using Claude Code for the firmware. That and the web emulator were written almost entirely using Claude Code (Opus 4.5).
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